Kuchaha village, Sikti block | Pincode 854332

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Sarpanch · Gram Panchayat

RIFAT PRVEEN

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LGD code: 221983
Pincode: 854332
Post office: Kuari
Population: 4,024
Households: 800
Literacy rate: 46.2%
Sex ratio: 967 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,179

Census 2011 · in context

How Kuchaha compares

By population, Kuchaha ranks #15 of 57 villages in Sikti mandal.

Literacy rate

46.2%

+0.7% vs mandal average

Kuchaha: 46.2%
Sikti mandal: 45.5%
Araria district: 42.5%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

967

+25 vs mandal average

Kuchaha: 967
Sikti mandal: 942

Household size

people per home

5.0

Same as the mandal average

Kuchaha: 5.0
Sikti mandal: 5.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Kuchaha at a glance

Kuchaha is a village of 4,024 people in 800 households (Census 2011) in Sikti block, Araria district, Bihar, the 15th-largest of 57 villages in Sikti block. Literacy is 46%, about the same as the block average of 46% and the sex ratio is 967 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 854332, served by Kuari post office; the LGD village code is 221983. The sarpanch is RIFAT PRVEEN, and the village votes in Araria assembly constituency, represented by MLA Abidur Rahman. The population is estimated at 4,744 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Kuchaha · this village	4,024	46%	—
Barahmasia Simalbani · Sikti	4,164	50%	—
Dipnagar · Sikti	1,524	45%	—

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Kuchaha

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: No
Well water: No
Hand pump: Yes
Tube well / borewell: Yes
Electricity for homes: No
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 0
Power hours (winter): 0
Primary school: 2
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: Yes
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: Yes
Weekly haat: Yes
Nearest statutory town: ARARIA
Distance to nearest town (km): 65
Distance to district HQ (km): 65
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 8
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Kuchaha
Total area (ha): 480.18
Irrigated area (ha): 103
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Kuchaha

LGD code: 221983
Pincode: 854332
Post office: Kuari
Population (Census 2011): 4,024
Population (projected 2026): 4,744
Households: 800
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 967
Literacy rate: 46.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Araria
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Araria
Member of Parliament: Pradeep Kumar Singh
Member of Legislative Assembly: Abidur Rahman
Sarpanch / Gram Pradhan: RIFAT PRVEEN
Block / Mandal: Sikti
Nearest railway station: Kusiargaon (4.5 km)

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Araria district level

Then & Now

Kuchaha — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

4,024

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

4,744

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

800

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Households · 2026

943

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 4,024Census 2011
Households: 800Census 2011
Literacy rate: 46.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 967 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 4,7442026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 9432026 projection
Active job cards: 2,80,620MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 1,34,963MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 7,71,43,046ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 885NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 43.7%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.2%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 32.2%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: 71.1%NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 67.9%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 96.4%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Araria district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 37,22,797PMAY-G · 37,22,797 of 44,92,010 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Araria district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 3,93,613Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Araria district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

Kuchaha on the mapकुचाहा

Centred on Sikti mandal

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Healthcare

Hospital
Government Hospital, Diari
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Transport

Railway · station
Kusiargaon
📍 4.5 km awayOSM
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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts

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American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending

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Bihar Floods 2026, Over 49 Lakh People Affected Across 15 Districts
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American woman moves to Bihar village after marriage, reveals her 'biggest adjustment' | Trending
Hindustan Timesyesterday
Massive crocodile sparks panic after straying into Bihar village | Tap to know more | Inshorts
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Shivraj Singh Chouhan to undertake extensive flood assessment in Bihar
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Giant crocodile wanders into Bihar village, forest team captures it in tense rescue
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Floods submerge schools in Bihar village, teacher turns boat into classroom
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Quick answers

People often ask about Kuchaha

What is the pincode of Kuchaha?

The pincode of Kuchaha, Sikti block, Araria district, Bihar is 854332. The post office is Kuari.

Which post office delivers to Kuchaha?

Mail for Kuchaha is delivered through Kuari post office, pincode 854332, in Sikti block, Araria district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Kuchaha located?

Kuchaha is a village in Sikti block of Araria district, Bihar, India.

What is the population of Kuchaha as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Kuchaha village has a population of 4,024 across 800 households.

Who is the sarpanch of Kuchaha?

The current sarpanch of Kuchaha gram panchayat is RIFAT PRVEEN.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Kuchaha in?

Kuchaha falls under the Araria Lok Sabha constituency (PC #9) of Bihar.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Kuchaha in?

Kuchaha falls under the Araria assembly constituency (AC #49) of Bihar.

What is the literacy rate in Kuchaha?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Kuchaha village is 46.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Kuchaha?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Kuchaha village is 967 females per 1,000 males.

What is the nearest health centre to Kuchaha?

The nearest health facility to Kuchaha is Government Hospital, Diari (~4.9 km).

What is the nearest railway station to Kuchaha?

The nearest railway station to Kuchaha is Kusiargaon (~4.5 km).

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Kuchaha?

12 schemes currently match residents of Kuchaha, including Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Mukhya Mantri Vridhjan Pension Yojana, Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

What is the LGD code of Kuchaha?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kuchaha village is 221983.

How big is Kuchaha compared to other villages in Sikti block?

Kuchaha ranks 15 of 57 villages in Sikti block by Census 2011 population (4,024 residents).

Who is the MLA of Kuchaha?

Kuchaha falls under Araria assembly constituency (AC 49). The sitting MLA is Abidur Rahman (INC).

Who is the MP for Kuchaha?

Kuchaha is in Araria Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Pradeep Kumar Singh (BJP).

What is the population of Kuchaha in 2026?

Kuchaha is estimated at 4,744 people in 2026, up about 18% from 4,024 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Kuchaha in?

Bihar falls in the Middle Gangetic Plains zone (rice, wheat, maize, sugarcane) of the ICAR classification; Kuchaha in Araria district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

Who is the sarpanch of Kuchaha?

RIFAT PRVEEN is the sarpanch of Kuchaha gram panchayat, Sikti block. See the sarpanch list of Sikti block for every gram panchayat.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Sarpanch: state panchayat-raj records
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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